Born in Blackley,[3] Manchester,[1] Roberts arrived in the music industry through a previous career in acting - even appearing briefly in a tiny role in ITV's soap opera, Coronation Street.[1] It was while appearing as Tony in West Side Story that he received his big break. Composer Lionel Bart spotted his potential and cast him in appear in his West End production of Maggie May at the Adelphi Theatre, in 1964.[3]
His first single, "Time Alone Will Tell" reached number 45 in May 1967, followed by his biggest hit, "May I Have the Next Dream With You" in November 1968, reaching number 8 and staying on the charts for 15 weeks. His final hit, in November 1969, was "Love is All", which reached number 12.[4] According to the sleeve notes of his 2001 retrospective CD collection, his recording career continued in Brazil, where he scored many hits.[5]
He also appeared on American television on 6 November 1970, via the The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.[6] He had previously sung on both the The Morecambe and Wise Show (1969) and The Kenneth Williams Show on the UK's BBC Television.[6] Roberts later appeared in pantomime, starring opposite Ronnie Corbett and Clodagh Rodgers in the 1971 production of Cinderella at the London Palladium. In 1985, he joined a six-member group to represent Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest.[7] The song, "Children, Kinder, Enfants" was written by Ralph Siegel, Bernd Meinunger and Jean-Michel Beriat, all of whom had written Eurovision entries before, with Seigel and Meinunger writing the 1982 German winner. The group consisted of an international line-up of the UK's Roberts and Ireen Sheer, Dutch singer Margo, Frenchman Franck Olivier, German Chris Roberts and Canadian Diane Solomon. The song was performed mainly in French, with a counterpane sung in English and German. They got 37 points and finished in 13th place.
In 1991, Roberts attempted alone to represent the UK, with his own composition, "One Love", but finished last in the A Song For Europe contest.
Roberts died, at the age of 58, after suffering a heart attack on 7 February 2003, near his home in Chertsey, Surrey.[1] He was found collapsed at the wheel of his car in the car park of council offices in Addlestone, near Chertsey.[7] His funeral took place at Henley-on-Thames, and he was buried at Remenham Cemetery near Henley on 20 February 2003.[3]
Love Is All
Malcolm Roberts Lyrics
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I though I knew the away
Life was meant to be
And now there's you
My foolish games are through
Now at last I have found
Just what makes this old world turn arround
Love is all, I have to give
Love is all, as long as I shall live
(So) take it all and I'll always be there
When you call my name
I know now, the love is all
Every night, I long to hold you tight
Until the morning light
Shines into your eyes
Love me now
We'll get along somehow
Won't you please, take my hand
And together forever we'll stand
The lyrics of Malcolm Roberts' song Love Is All convey a message of love and commitment. The singer reflects on his past and recognizes that his previous games and ways of life were empty and meaningless. He has found someone whom he is willing to dedicate his love to and claims that giving love is all he has to offer. He is willing to stand by this person and be there for them whenever they call his name. The chorus repeats that love is all he has to give and what he has learned is what makes the world turn around. The verse touches on holding the person he loves tight every night until morning light.
These lyrics are powerful in their simplicity and relatability. Love is a universal feeling that transcends cultures and languages. The song's lyrics remind listeners that love is sometimes all we have to give, and in giving it, we can find meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, I knew the games to play
In the past, I thought I understood the ways of the world and how to succeed in it.
I though I knew the away
I believed I had all of the answers and the right path to follow.
Life was meant to be
I thought that life had a predetermined purpose and a clear direction for me to follow.
And now there's you
But now that I have met you, everything has changed.
My foolish games are through
I realize that my old ways of thinking were foolish and misguided, and that I need to change my approach.
Now at last I have found
Finally, I have discovered what truly matters in life.
Just what makes this old world turn arround
I understand what it takes to make a difference in the world and create positive change.
Refrão
Chorus
Love is all, I have to give
I have nothing more valuable to offer than my love and affection.
Love is all, as long as I shall live
Love is the driving force behind everything I do, and I will continue to cherish it for the rest of my life.
(So) take it all and I'll always be there
Please accept my love and know that I will always support you and be there for you.
When you call my name
When you need me, I will be there no matter what.
I know now, the love is all
I have come to understand that love is the most important thing in life, and everything else pales in comparison.
Every night, I long to hold you tight
I feel a deep yearning to be close to you and express my love physically.
Until the morning light
I want to spend the whole night with you, enjoying each other's company and feeling the warmth of your love.
Shines into your eyes
Seeing your eyes light up with joy and happiness makes me feel complete.
Love me now
I need you to love me in return, and to express that love openly and honestly.
We'll get along somehow
No matter what challenges we may face, we will find a way to work together and overcome them.
Won't you please, take my hand
I am asking you to join me on this journey through life, and to hold my hand as we face whatever comes our way.
And together forever we'll stand
We will face the world as a team, supporting each other and standing by each other's side for all eternity.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fatima David
Eu tinha 11 anos e assisti ao FIC. Fiquei tão impressionada com Malcon Robert, não pela beleza(que era inegável, claro), mas por essa voz única, incrível! Passei a minha vida toda ouvindo e amando essa música. E ouço até hoje. Realmente Love is ALL. Para sempre!
Irineu Fraga
Uma viagem maravilhosa ao passado, que melodia sensacional. Vamos ressaltar as coisas boas da internet. Parabéns ao trabalho.
Carla Regina Netto
Nossa, minha alma canta junto... Arrepiada.
Livia Calasans
Ouvir esta pérola preciosa nos remete a incrível participação no quarto festival internacional em 1969...emocionante!
Elisabeth Bornsen
MARAVILHA. TEMPO EM QUE SE FAZIAM MÚSICA DE VERDADE. PARABÉNS A TODOS QUE VIVERAM ESSA ÉPOCA MARAVILHOSA, COMO EU.
Dilma Germano
Uma das mais belas canções de todos os tempos, que bela voz de Malcon Roberts!💖💖💖💖💖 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Ary Franco
Esta música ficou ligada ao inigualável Malcolm Roberts. Impossível de ser interpretada por qualquer outro cantor. Ele partiu mas deixou-nos sua voz para nós.
Eliane Martins
everfadequrma.
Lutzferrand Oliveira
É o tipo de música que pode ser interpretada por vários cantores e cantoras a extensão vocal da canção não chega a duas oitavas !
fatima wong
Só se fosse Elvis Presley, aí sim.